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This is a report on the current state and history of minority students on campus as well as student engagement with minorities from the University of Richmond in 1973. This fact sheet lists the efforts the University of Richmond has made with integration and increasing campus diversity. It also mentions how students themselves have tried to engage with black communities. This sheet states that the University had "made constant and continuing efforts, through a variety of actions and programs, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964." The University claimed to make an active effort to recruit black students and make their nondiscrimination policies known to all. In the 1972-1973 academic year, the University of Richmond had 99 black full and part-time students, 11 Asian students, and 10 "Spanish Surnamed Americans" making minority students 2.1% of total enrollment.

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]]>http://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/1732The Collegian on November 6, 1959, shows five Chinese students (international status unknown) surrounding what seems to be a fountain or pond with lilypads. The students' names are: Jean Lee, Shirley Lai, Patricia Kwa, and Meehan Chan. It is unknown whether or not each student is actually Chinese. The term "Oriental" is used in describing the "flavor" these students add to the campus.]]>2017-07-07T16:01:52-04:00

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Photograph "Chinese Students at WC"

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This image posted in The Collegian on November 6, 1959, shows five Chinese students (international status unknown) surrounding what seems to be a fountain or pond with lilypads. The students' names are: Jean Lee, Shirley Lai, Patricia Kwa, and Meehan Chan. It is unknown whether or not each student is actually Chinese. The term "Oriental" is used in describing the "flavor" these students add to the campus.

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Under the cultural and intellectual climate section of Westhampton College's report, an Indian student from New Delhi is mentioned. Uma Krupanidhi was a YWCA scholar and helped the university in inviting a speaker from the Embassy of India to speak to the students about India.

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]]>http://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/1665The Collegian interviews several students at the University of Richmond to see their first impressions of the school. One particular student, Soizic Ziegler, stated that she did not think the school was "foreign" enough and was not ready for the "preppiness" of the school. To combat this, she said she would study abroad for two years, and has joined various clubs on campus such as the Multicultural Student Union, South Asian Student Alliance, International Club, and Ngoma African Dance Company.]]>2017-07-07T16:01:01-04:00

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Article "Freshmen voice different first impressions"

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This article published in The Collegian interviews several students at the University of Richmond to see their first impressions of the school. One particular student, Soizic Ziegler, stated that she did not think the school was "foreign" enough and was not ready for the "preppiness" of the school. To combat this, she said she would study abroad for two years, and has joined various clubs on campus such as the Multicultural Student Union, South Asian Student Alliance, International Club, and Ngoma African Dance Company.

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]]>http://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/1664The Collegian. The writer, Nandalal Rasiah, Richmond College 2005, wrote this piece in response to another piece written by someone whom Raisah refers to as "Mr. Gibney." In that piece, Mr. Gibney wrote about Indian culture in which -- as Rasiah describes it -- was filled with racial stereotypes and generalizations about the ethnicity. Rasiah uses humorous, sharp language to explain why the account Mr. Gibney gave was racist.]]>2017-07-07T16:01:00-04:00

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Op-Ed "Knowing the stereotypes doesn't make you cultured"

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This article is a satirical criticism published in The Collegian. The writer, Nandalal Rasiah, Richmond College 2005, wrote this piece in response to another piece written by someone whom Raisah refers to as "Mr. Gibney." In that piece, Mr. Gibney wrote about Indian culture in which -- as Rasiah describes it -- was filled with racial stereotypes and generalizations about the ethnicity. Rasiah uses humorous, sharp language to explain why the account Mr. Gibney gave was racist.

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]]>http://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/1661The Collegian describes the various steps that the author, senior Chase Rowan, suggests could improve the University of Richmond. The article takes a satirical tone in demanding a number of amenities including an emphasis on multicultural awareness. The author mentions the Multicultural Student Union and its events, but states that "nine out of 10 students haven't been to one of its events." The author also questions the existence of the Asian Student Union and the need to keep organization websites updated. Lastly, the author comments that he would like to see the university "fostering a full spectrum of events and ideas."]]>2017-07-07T16:01:00-04:00

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Op-Ed "Ten steps for future success"

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This Op-Ed in The Collegian describes the various steps that the author, senior Chase Rowan, suggests could improve the University of Richmond. The article takes a satirical tone in demanding a number of amenities including an emphasis on multicultural awareness. The author mentions the Multicultural Student Union and its events, but states that "nine out of 10 students haven't been to one of its events." The author also questions the existence of the Asian Student Union and the need to keep organization websites updated. Lastly, the author comments that he would like to see the university "fostering a full spectrum of events and ideas."

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This article talks about Marydee Lowe, a junior of Westhampton College from Tsingtau, China, and how she was honored by the Athletic Association of Westhampton for her many achievements in sports. She was awarded with her blazer for making her letters in hockey, tennis, and basketball. The award was one of the highest athletic honors at the college.

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This article discusses a poll conducted by Psychology students based on 20 questions compiled by John Ridenour, asking students about various issues like divorce laws, segregation and premarital sex. The poll also focuses on the liberalism and conservatism of the students.Their sample consisted of one hundred and eight male students and ninety female students.When asking about segregation they found a difference in attitudes towards African Americans in the younger generation. Forty five percent of boys and seventy five percent of girls would refer to an African American as "Mr." or "Mrs".Also, eight out of the nine boys and girls were in favor for equal rights. Majority of the girls and boys though lynching was unjustifiable and would be open to including a member of the "yellow" race to their clubs. 1742 liberal answers and 1606 conservative answers were provided. However, there was a majority of 52% of conservative votes.

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This article summarizes the arguments given by David Rogers to the International Relations Club in regards to Japan's anticipated conquest of China. Rogers was a Junior who had grown up in Korea and traveled much of the "Orient" with his father, a Presbyterian medical missionary. He argued that Japan has spent years preparing to dominate China because its industrial practices require commerce with China. Elsie Vernon Satterwhite argued that the United States could not oppose Japan's actions, and that if Japan did take China, it would be a beneficial for both China and the United States.

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This letter to the editor, written by Gail Lush, criticized the University of Richmond’s decision to place a student, Eva Wong, on probation after she defied policy and brought a black guest to the Westhampton College Song Contest. Lush was appalled by the discriminatory practices of the University of Richmond administration, faculty, and student body. Lush criticized how people talk of world peace, yet see people only in regards to their country and not as other individuals. She hoped the backlash the university received for this incident would result in greater hospitality and interaction with different people.